Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas is a theme park located in Arlington, Texas, east of Fort Worth and about 15 miles (24 km) west of Dallas. It is the oldest park of the Six Flags chain. The park opened on August 5, 1961 following just a year of construction and an initial investment of US$10 million by real estate developer Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Since its opening, Six Flags Over Texas has consistently performed well in terms of attendance and revenue, despite its history of ever-changing owners and expansions. The park currently has several amusement rides and attractions, bringing in thousands of visitors daily. The park is not owned by the Six Flags corporation. In an arrangement similar to that for Six Flags Over Georgia, it is owned by a group of...